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Kevin<\/strong> Mullally <\/strong>has been appointed as the new and first CEO of the International Association of Gaming Regulators (IAGR).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whilst the organisation was established in the 1980s, it has never had a CEO before, with the appointment of Mullally signaling the IAGR\u2019s continuous growth and expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The entity has a member-led governance structure, with a rotating President and a Board of Trustees working together to set the IAGR\u2019s strategic direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Board of Trustees consists of various regulators from different jurisdictions, such as Botswana, the US, Denmark and the UK. Currently, the President is Ben Haden<\/strong>, who is also Director of Research at the UK Gambling Commission (UKGC).<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcoming Mullally, Haden said: \u201cKevin brings an extraordinary depth of regulatory experience and a global perspective that aligns perfectly with IAGR\u2019s mission.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Board was unanimous in its excitement about bringing on a leader with Kevin\u2019s background to guide IAGR in this newly-created CEO role. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHis experience in regulatory governance, gaming industry technology, institutional leadership and international collaboration will be invaluable as IAGR continues to strengthen its global role and support regulators facing complex cross-jurisdictional challenges.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In his role as a CEO, Mullally will further strengthen the organisation\u2019s day-to-day operations and the execution of the Board-approved strategy, while also enhancing partnerships, ongoing and future collaborations \u2014 especially in markets that are going through rapid growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mullally has years of gambling regulatory experience behind his back, helping advance responsible gambling frameworks, fighting illegal operators, and overseeing developing markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

His most recent tenure saw him leading the UAE\u2019s gambling regulator for close to three years, since its very first inception in 2023 \u2013 setting the foundations of a market that aspires to be the Las Vegas of the Middle East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He joins the IAGR amid a strengthening of connections between international gaming operators. This is in line with the growth of the global gaming industry but is also motivated by a desire to combat illegal betting across international borders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIAGR\u2019s strength lies in its members and their willingness to work together across jurisdictions,\u2019 Mullally added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMy focus is on supporting regulators by expanding collaboration, sharing practical solutions, and ensuring IAGR remains at the forefront of addressing the most critical regulatory issues worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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